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Fried Lobster Tail

TexanOfTheNorth
TexanOfTheNorth Posts: 3,951
in Seafood
Saw some Rock Lobster tails at the grocery store on Saturday and decided to give the fried lobster tail a try. I had intended to bread them with Panko Bread Crumbs and picked up a box of those as well. When I got ready to prepare them last night, I realized that, instead of the bread crumbs, I had purchased a box of tempura batter mix. Oh well. no big deal, I did them that way instead. Deep fried in clean oil, around 350* or so, for 3-5 minutes; until they were golden brown. Made up some honey/dijon mustard dipping sauce to go with them. I wanted to use the egg for this cook so, I grilled a couple of ground brisket burgers for Mrs. TOTN and myself to go with the lobster tails. A very tasty meal indeed!

Removed the tails from the shells and rinsed them off. I cut some of the larger tails into two pieces



After frying them, I let them drain on paper towel.


Served with a tasty ground brisket burger.


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Well, "spa-Peggy" is kind of like spaghetti. I'm not sure what Peggy does different, if anything. But it's the one dish she's kind of made her own.
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  • GATraveller
    GATraveller Posts: 8,207
    Outstanding!!

    "Social media gives legions of idiots the right to speak when they once only spoke at a bar after a glass of wine, without harming the community [...] but now they have the same right to speak as a Nobel Prize winner. It's the invasion of the idiots."
                                                                                  -Umberto Eco

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  • Fred19Flintstone
    Fred19Flintstone Posts: 8,168
    A+!  The "+" was for the toasted bun.  Excellent!
    Flint, Michigan
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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,458
    BOOM!
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    That's looks like some seriously awesome eats!
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • RAC
    RAC Posts: 1,688
    Awesome! I'll take a plate of tails!

    Ricky

    Boerne, TX

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  • Dawnl
    Dawnl Posts: 252
    Lookin good, very good!
    Ottawa Valley, Ontario
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  • tarheelmatt
    tarheelmatt Posts: 9,867
    Bet that did not suck!  Man I can taste it now.  
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  • hapster
    hapster Posts: 7,503
    Damn... That's a great looking meal!
    MSV Chill Spot
    Chester County, PA

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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,791
    edited August 2015
    @TexanOfTheNorthBrother of the North, it looks outstanding from where I'm sitting. I have been wanting to try this myself since you shared that link in another post. I have to ask, was it as good or better than grilled, boiled and steamed? A penny for your thoughts my friend. 

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

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  • TexanOfTheNorth
    TexanOfTheNorth Posts: 3,951
    Thanks everyone! It was one of the easiest cooks I've done and certainly doesn't look like much but, it was absolutely delicious. That was about $25 worth of lobster tail... we could have easily eaten $100 worth.
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    Well, "spa-Peggy" is kind of like spaghetti. I'm not sure what Peggy does different, if anything. But it's the one dish she's kind of made her own.
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  • tarheelmatt
    tarheelmatt Posts: 9,867
    I think the tempura was the better choice, in my opinion.  I would have devoured either one though.  
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,791
    TexanOfTheNorth said:
    we could have easily eaten $100 worth.
    Brother I could run that bill up around the $500 mark easily. 

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • TexanOfTheNorth
    TexanOfTheNorth Posts: 3,951
    SGH said:
    Brother of the North, it looks outstanding from where I'm sitting. I have been wanting to try this myself since you shared that link in another post. I have to ask, was it as good or better than grilled, boiled and steamed? A penny for your thoughts my friend. 
    Hard to say really. It may have been the first time I've had rock lobster and, these were frozen to boot. The fried lobster certainly holds its own against grilled, boiled and steamed and I would not hesitate to do it again.

    By the way, I thought the tempura batter worked very well. Might still try with panko bread crumbs sometime though.
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    Well, "spa-Peggy" is kind of like spaghetti. I'm not sure what Peggy does different, if anything. But it's the one dish she's kind of made her own.
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  • TexanOfTheNorth
    TexanOfTheNorth Posts: 3,951
    Fred19Flintstone said:
    A+!  The "+" was for the toasted bun.  Excellent!
    Yeah, toasted is good. Don`t always have the grill space to do them but, only did three burgers so was able to do so last night.
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    Well, "spa-Peggy" is kind of like spaghetti. I'm not sure what Peggy does different, if anything. But it's the one dish she's kind of made her own.
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,791
    @TexanOfTheNorth
    As you know my friend, lobster along with oysters automatically earns:

    Outstanding job brother :clap: 

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

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    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,791
    @TexanOfTheNorth
    Im giving serious consideration to ordering a few live ones to try this with. 


    http://m.thelobsterguy.com/

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • TexanOfTheNorth
    TexanOfTheNorth Posts: 3,951
    SGH said:
    @TexanOfTheNorth
    Im giving serious consideration to ordering a few live ones to try this with. 


    http://m.thelobsterguy.com/
    Look, I know how busy you are. If you want to order them and have them sent to me, I'll do all the work and let you know the results. Let me know and I can pm you my mailing address.
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    Well, "spa-Peggy" is kind of like spaghetti. I'm not sure what Peggy does different, if anything. But it's the one dish she's kind of made her own.
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,791
    TexanOfTheNorth said:
    Look, I know how busy you are. If you want to order them and have them sent to me, I'll do all the work and let you know the results. Let me know and I can pm you my mailing address.
    That is mighty kind of you brother of the North. Not everyone is willing to go the extra mile to help folks out like that ;)

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • SJ21XDC
    SJ21XDC Posts: 235

    Looks amazing!  Just put this on my list of things to try!

    XL & Mini-Max

    Chattanooga, TN

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  • Canugghead
    Canugghead Posts: 11,505
    @SurfnTurferOfTheNorth ;)
    canuckland
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  • TexanOfTheNorth
    TexanOfTheNorth Posts: 3,951
    SJ21XDC said:

    Looks amazing!  Just put this on my list of things to try!

    I think you'll enjoy. @SGH got me thinking about ordering some lobsters myself... I think I'll see how the local store price compares with what these guys offer. Any of you Canadian eggers know anything about them?
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    Well, "spa-Peggy" is kind of like spaghetti. I'm not sure what Peggy does different, if anything. But it's the one dish she's kind of made her own.
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  • TexanOfTheNorth
    TexanOfTheNorth Posts: 3,951
    Canugghead said:
    @SurfnTurferOfTheNorth ;)
    Not sure I could get Mrs TOTN to make me another apron Gary.
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    Well, "spa-Peggy" is kind of like spaghetti. I'm not sure what Peggy does different, if anything. But it's the one dish she's kind of made her own.
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  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 14,607
    That really looks good, thanks for posting.

    Back when I lived in San Diego, we would venture down to Baja a few times a year.  When we had the time, we would stop in Puerto Nuevo for the lobster there - unbelievable.  They split them and fry them in the shell in lard and they used to be cheap as dirt and some of the best lobster I've had.  I've never tried to recreate it, but this just brought back those memories.  Something to research and try maybe.
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  • TexanOfTheNorth
    TexanOfTheNorth Posts: 3,951
    @Legume, would love to know if/when you get around to doing this
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    Well, "spa-Peggy" is kind of like spaghetti. I'm not sure what Peggy does different, if anything. But it's the one dish she's kind of made her own.
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  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 14,607
    Me too!

    It might be worth a shot with the little tails to try it out.  I don't think I'll try with a whole lobster.  It used to be less than $15 to eat your fill at the restaurants in Puerto Nuevo, but that was 15-20 years ago.  Lobster's much more expensive now and certainly more in Texas than west coast.

    I'll be sure to post if I do this.
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  • TexanOfTheNorth
    TexanOfTheNorth Posts: 3,951
    Legume said:
    Me too!

    It might be worth a shot with the little tails to try it out.  I don't think I'll try with a whole lobster.  It used to be less than $15 to eat your fill at the restaurants in Puerto Nuevo, but that was 15-20 years ago.  Lobster's much more expensive now and certainly more in Texas than west coast.

    I'll be sure to post if I do this.
    Have a look at The Lobster Guy. I think @Chubbs orders lobster from him
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    Well, "spa-Peggy" is kind of like spaghetti. I'm not sure what Peggy does different, if anything. But it's the one dish she's kind of made her own.
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 32,733
    SGH said:
    @TexanOfTheNorth
    Im giving serious consideration to ordering a few live ones to try this with. 


    http://m.thelobsterguy.com/
    this place is usually cheaper if you buy enough. buy some to freeze cooked
    http://www.lobsterco-op.com/

    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,791
    fishlessman said:
    SGH said:
    @TexanOfTheNorth
    Im giving serious consideration to ordering a few live ones to try this with. 


    http://m.thelobsterguy.com/
    this place is usually cheaper if you buy enough. buy some to freeze cooked
    http://www.lobsterco-op.com/

    Thanks for sharing the link brother fishless.

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • TexanOfTheNorth
    TexanOfTheNorth Posts: 3,951
    fishlessman said:
    SGH said:
    @TexanOfTheNorth
    Im giving serious consideration to ordering a few live ones to try this with. 


    http://m.thelobsterguy.com/
    this place is usually cheaper if you buy enough. buy some to freeze cooked
    http://www.lobsterco-op.com/

    Doesn't look like they ship to Canada. Not sure (didn't look) if the Lobster Guy does either.
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    Well, "spa-Peggy" is kind of like spaghetti. I'm not sure what Peggy does different, if anything. But it's the one dish she's kind of made her own.
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 32,733
    TexanOfTheNorth said:
    fishlessman said:
    SGH said:
    @TexanOfTheNorth
    Im giving serious consideration to ordering a few live ones to try this with. 


    http://m.thelobsterguy.com/
    this place is usually cheaper if you buy enough. buy some to freeze cooked
    http://www.lobsterco-op.com/

    Doesn't look like they ship to Canada. Not sure (didn't look) if the Lobster Guy does either.
    theres places in prince edward and nova scotia. i think pei had the big place
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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